MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,459 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside / offside rear tyres badly cracked on sidewalls
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside /offside rear tyres badly cracked on sidewalls
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N361 XMS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N361 XMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N361 XMS registered?
N361 XMS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 1996.
Is N361 XMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N361 XMS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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